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Avoid traffic jams!

Everyone agrees: cars have an ever more important role to play in our day-to-day life and our roads are becoming more congested every day. The consequences of this are:
- difficulty getting from one place to another
- journey times that can't be planned ahead
- our nerves being put to the test

Get all the latest traffic information and be informed immediately of accidents directly on your TomTom!

Thanks to the RDS/TMC receiver from TomTom, you can access traffic information in real time(obstructions, traffic jams, road works, accidents, weather alerts, etc.) anywhere in France, 24 hours a day. As soon as a traffic problem is detected by the receiver, information about the problem will be automatically displayed on the screen of your TomTom and it will suggest a different itinerary, allowing you to drive with maximum comfort and peace of mind!

How does it work?

The RDS/TMC receiver from TomTom employs the technology of TMC (traffic message channel), which diffuses traffic information in real time. Traffic information is collected from different sources, automatically put together and diffused over the radio waves on your TomTom.

Ease of use

On the screen of your TomTom, disturbances on the road are shown using clear and user-friendly pictograms! You get precise, extensive information about blocked roads, closed off lanes, rain and road works.

TomTom RDS/TMC receiver

Just hook up your antenna and you're off! The TomTom receiver is the easiest way to get traffic information at a fixed priced, without a subscription.

The TMC-compatible TomTom range:

- TomTom ONE XL France
- TomTom ONE XL Europe
- TomTom GO510
- TomTom GO710
- TomTom GO910

Questions / Answers

What is TMC Premium?
TomTom gives you access to TMC Premium. With even more features than the traditional TMC, TMC Premium provides you with traffic information on motorways and A roads and informs you of conditions in the largest French urban areas.

Once I've bought my RDS/TMS receiver, do I have to pay for a subscription?
No, you don’t need to pay for a subscription! When you purchase the receiver you can get traffic information 24/7.

Does my TMC receiver also work in Europe?
Yes, your receiver will work in any place where it can capture radio waves, in 13 European countries (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Italy, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, UK, Sweden and Switzerland)

The alternative to TMC: GPRS

With GPRS, you can receive more general information and get more frequent upgrades though a number of sources. A Bluetooth-compatible telephone and a TomTom PLUS annual subscription will allow you to use this service on all TomTom GPS’.

Other "topical" sheets available:

• TomTom and security
• TomTom Home
• What is a GPS?

TomTom and security Users are more informed and therefore less stressed and less frequently involved in accidents with the TomTom navigation system. In 2006, TomTom joined forces with the insurance company Delta Lloyd, the insurance brokerage company AON and the car rental agency Athlon to get an independent study carried out by the TNO, the leading Dutch research organisation.

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TomTom Home An essential tool for keeping your TomTom appliance up to date, installing maps and bonuses, purchasing additional services, preparing your trips, receiving free traffic information on your computer and much more.
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What is a GPS? GPS is the abbreviation of Global Positioning System – the first satellite navigation system to be designed by man. One of the advantages of GPS’ is their versatility; currently GPS’ are being used for all sorts of purposes. A GPS signal can be calculated on the basis of your location and will help you to find your way anywhere in the world.
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